Writing a Paragraph

Writing a Paragraph

TEEC

>Topic Sentence

>Evidence (facts)

>Examples

>Closing Sentence

Paragraph Structure/Organization

 “to organize is to put things in a certain order.” 

Multiple Select

Choose all of the following that you would group together in a kitchen cabinet?

• spices

• flour

• sugar

• baking soda

• frying pans

Multiple Select

Choose all of the following that you would include in a paragraph about swimming.

• Diving board tricks

• Diving for pool rings.

• Underwater handstands

• Riding bikes at the park

Topic Sentence = the topic + a claim about the topic.

• What point do you want to make about the topic?

• Be ready to "prove" your point with supporting details

• Supporting details = facts, examples, evidence

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the paragraph "Dog Person?"

• She likes dogs more than cats.

• She is good with dogs.

• She wants to be a dog trainer.

A Topic Sentence

• clearly states the main idea of the paragraph.

• does not include any details.

• is usually the first sentence.

• needs to be INTERESTING enough to make the reader want to keep reading!!

Supporting Details = proof for the claim in the topic sentence.

• evidence

• examples

• facts

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best topic sentence for the previous topic?

• The violin is a wonderful instrument.

• Playing musical instruments increases your intelligence.

• I think I was born to play a musical instrument.

Let's Practice!!

What do the details imply about the first day? What would be the best topic sentence to convey this idea?

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?

My first day of school in the United States...

• was a breeze.

• was full of surprises.

• was on a Tuesday.

• was like riding rapids without a raft.

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?

• My dad is a good dad.

• My dad is always doing things with me.

• If you want to know an amazing person, meet my dad!

The Closing Sentence

• should use another way to state the main idea of the paragraph.

• should wrap-up or sum-up the supporting details.

How can we sum up the supporting details and restate the the claim in the topic sentence?

What would be a good closing sentence for this paragraph?

Multiple Choice

Which is the best CLOSING sentence?

• I can't think of a better way to spend time than learning to play an instrument.

• Playing instruments is fun.

• You should try learning to play an instrument.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best closing sentence?

• My first day could have been better.

• I hope you never have to go to school in a new country.

• That first day definitely tested my ability to adapt.

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best closing sentence for the paragraph?

• I hope your dad is as good as mine.

• I definitely think my dad is a good role model for all dads.

• I have the best dad in the world.

Try some on your own.

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence and a closing sentence for the "my favorite pet" outline.

Open Ended

Write a topic sentence and a closing sentence for the "my favorite sport" outline.